Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Black Tachinidae (?) couple (July-27, 2010) --> Stevenia atramentaria (Rhinophoridae)

Posted by Juergen Peters on 28-07-2010 22:48
#1

Hi!

I found this couple of 7 mm flies yesterday on a meadow near a forest (northwest Germany). ID possible?

Edited by Juergen Peters on 29-07-2010 19:28

Posted by Zeegers on 29-07-2010 08:45
#2

Looks interesting. Topcell has a long stalk.

First impression is Stevenia atramentaria (Rhinophoridae)


Theo

Posted by Juergen Peters on 29-07-2010 19:28
#3

Hello, Theo!

Zeegers wrote:
First impression is Stevenia atramentaria (Rhinophoridae)


Indeed very interesting, would be my third Rhinophoridae species and genus. Thanks!